2 (7 oz. each) cans tuna
1 cup toasted slivered almonds
6 tbsp. butter, divided
4 tbsp. flour, divided
1 cup milk
1 cup grated Swiss cheese
12 slices white bread
4 eggs
2 tbsp. water

Break tuna into small pieces and mix with slivered almonds. Melt 2 tbsp. butter and blend in 2 tbsp. flour; gradually stir in milk. Return to heat and cook, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens. Cook, stirring constantly, 3 to 5 minutes longer. Add Swiss cheese and stir until melted. Add to tuna-almond mixture, mix well.

Trim crusts from bread. Spread each of 6 slices of bread with a heaping 1/4 cup of tuna mixture. Top with remaining bread slices.

Beat together eggs, water, and remaining 2 tbsp. flour in a pie plate or soup bowl. Soak each sandwich thoroughly in egg mixture, turning once.

Melt 2 tbsp. butter in large skillet. Add 3 sandwiches, cover and cook over medium heat, about 5 minutes, until golden brown. Turn sandwiches and cook, uncovered, until crisp and golden on other side. Repeat with remaining 2 tbsp. butter and remaining 3 sandwiches.

Makes 6 sandwiches.

Submitted by: Rosa Sullivan